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Cuphead (2017)

Studio MDHR

Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One

4.16 from 3473 ratings · #216 top rated on Grouvee

8518 members have it in their collection · 755 playing now · 2382 backlogged · 1908 wish listed

How long? Main story 18h · with extras 23h · 100% 23h (from 81 logged playthroughs)

Cuphead is a run-and-gun action game focused primarily on boss battles. Its visual style is modeled after 1930s cartoons, using traditional hand-drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Players control Cuphead or Mugman in single-player or local co-op, traversing themed worlds, acquiring new weapons, and unlocking super moves. The game includes both boss encounters and side-scrolling platforming stages.

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Developers
Studio MDHR
Publishers
Studio MDHR
Genres
Adventure, Arcade, Indie, Platform, Shooter
Themes
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Series
Cuphead
Events
INDIE Live Expo 2022 Day 1, The Game Awards 2020, The Game Awards 2019, Xbox E3 2017 Briefing, Xbox E3 2016 Media Briefing, Xbox E3 2015 Media Briefing, Xbox E3 2014 Media Briefing
Steam
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Release dates

  • Sep 29, 2017 (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
  • Sep 29, 2017 (North_America) Xbox One
  • Oct 18, 2018 (Worldwide) Mac
  • Apr 18, 2019 (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch
  • Jul 28, 2020 (Worldwide) PlayStation 4

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Rating distribution

5 stars
1375
4 stars
1445
3 stars
517
2 stars
106
1 star
30

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maeday

Status maeday Sep 27, 2020

Ya know, outside of like, 1 boss in zone 3, Cuphead just wasn't that hard. Maybe it's just the type of game I'm really good at or something but it really was kinda easy. I didn't even go for A+'s or anything, and maybe if you shoot for the perfect score I could see it being more challenging, but simply …

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Ya know, outside of like, 1 boss in zone 3, Cuphead just wasn't that hard. Maybe it's just the type of game I'm really good at or something but it really was kinda easy. I didn't even go for A+'s or anything, and maybe if you shoot for the perfect score I could see it being more challenging, but simply getting through it? Kind of a breeze. Now I'm in Inkwell Hell and I'm still not having much trouble. Be nice to finally add this thing to the "completed" category any day now.

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maeday

Status maeday Jul 15, 2020

So...is Cuphead just NOT actually that challenging or am I just EXTREMELY good at platformers of all kinds? Cause I don't understand the generalization that it's "soul crushing difficult". I mean, it can be tough at times, but not like the internet as made it sound like it is.

I'm going back right now and trying to A+ all the …

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So...is Cuphead just NOT actually that challenging or am I just EXTREMELY good at platformers of all kinds? Cause I don't understand the generalization that it's "soul crushing difficult". I mean, it can be tough at times, but not like the internet as made it sound like it is.

I'm going back right now and trying to A+ all the bosses, or as many as I can anyway, just for the hell of it and, man, it's pretty easy. I don't get it.

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kingbk83

Status kingbk83 Jul 3, 2020

The old timey cartoon graphics are unlike anything I've ever seen before. It truly feels like you are watching Looney Tunes or Merry Melodies from the 1930s. Amazing and fantastic.

The game is basically run and gun stages, combined with boss fights. The run and gun stages are pretty easy, but the boss fights will test your patience. You will …

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The old timey cartoon graphics are unlike anything I've ever seen before. It truly feels like you are watching Looney Tunes or Merry Melodies from the 1930s. Amazing and fantastic.

The game is basically run and gun stages, combined with boss fights. The run and gun stages are pretty easy, but the boss fights will test your patience. You will die a bunch of times, while figuring out patterns. With time, every boss is beatable once you learn how they operate.

Challenging game for sure, but more than playable. Usually I don't care that much about graphics, but with this game they are integral to the experience.

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supersaiyanchrono

Status supersaiyanchrono May 8, 2020

After two and half years I've finally beaten Cuphead. That goshdang Robot took me god only knows how many tries but its finally done. All the extra time I have right now has inspired me to go back and complete the games that stumped me or I lost interest in years ago. Here's hoping beating all the Celeste B sides …

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After two and half years I've finally beaten Cuphead. That goshdang Robot took me god only knows how many tries but its finally done. All the extra time I have right now has inspired me to go back and complete the games that stumped me or I lost interest in years ago. Here's hoping beating all the Celeste B sides and Chapte 8 and 9 are as fun as beating the main game was.

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AndrejBadilla

Status AndrejBadilla Feb 27, 2020

¡Funny and quite challenging! For me, this is a game that achieved a good balance between defiance and enjoyment, but you need to know that to play this game you need patience and perseverance. So go and enjoy yourself!

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AndrejBadilla

Status AndrejBadilla Feb 16, 2020

There's some much of this game that I love. Even thou the game is quite challenging it is also very enjoyable. The music and art design is astounding. But you must know that the game is really challenging, so you have to be very patient because you are going to start over again so many times.

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jjgglegend

Status jjgglegend Jan 20, 2020

Its harder than Dark Souls, and the art and music style is unique. Thats all you need to know

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Alphadoriest

Status Alphadoriest Oct 9, 2019

Well... if anyone wants more Cuphead, this should definitely have you covered. Absolute madness.

I'm trying to think of a recent copycat incident quite as shameless as this...

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leggomymeggo

Status leggomymeggo Aug 28, 2019

So Cuphead is HARD and I die ALOT but man it is the opposite of frustrating. The artwork paired with the fluidity of gameplay is pretty sweet. Although I can see myself taking breaks and playing other games in between stints of this one. I usually don't like doing that, but this seems necessary, don't want to eventually hate …

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So Cuphead is HARD and I die ALOT but man it is the opposite of frustrating. The artwork paired with the fluidity of gameplay is pretty sweet. Although I can see myself taking breaks and playing other games in between stints of this one. I usually don't like doing that, but this seems necessary, don't want to eventually hate it if that's even possible. All in all glad I've finally purchased this game (& I bought it for switch which I think is the best way to play)

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BMO

Status BMO May 23, 2019

Gosh-darn, still love'n the heck out of this game!

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BMO

Status BMO Apr 25, 2019

This game is fantastic. My partner and I have played a couple nights now and we hit Inkwell Island 2 last night. This is one hell of a ride, and despite the number of times we die we immediately jump right back into the fray.

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